Our Team

Capacity Development

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  Director of Programs

  Dr. Elisabeth Wilson

  Elisabeth is the Director of Programs at the Al Qasimi Foundation. She is responsible for the Foundation’s capacity development efforts for students and adults and has more than fifteen years of international education experience including program monitoring and evaluation, teaching English as a second language, and conducting education research. Elisabeth has worked with a spectrum of international donors and lived abroad as both a researcher and instructor in several countries including Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, Uganda, and elsewhere in East Africa. Her research has investigated how cross-border university partnerships address needs at the local, national, and international level. Elisabeth holds an Educational Policy and Administration PhD from the University of Minnesota, United States of America and a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA from Michigan State University, United States of America.

  elisabeth@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae
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  Student Programs Coordinator

  Rafe'aa Al Dhoory

  Rafia serves the Al Qasimi Foundation’s Student Programs Coordinator. She works with students and parents, supporting the Foundation’s capacity development programs, among other projects.  Previously, Rafia worked as an Administrative Intern at the Foundation. She has completed several secretarial, computer, and language courses in the GCC and United Kingdom. She enjoys helping students discover their area of academic interest and prepare for university.

  rafia@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae
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  Student Programs Assistant

  Alya Al Blooshi

  Alya joined the Al Qasimi Foundation as the Student Programs Assistant. She supports the College Preparation Program administration as well as events, workshops, and other activities for students. Alya previously worked at the RAK Customs Department and has volunteered with several organization in Ras Al Khaimah. She particularly enjoys working on the Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival due to her passion for the arts.

  alya@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae
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  Instructor

  Tina Kennedy

  Tina is an Instructor in the Al Qasimi Foundation’s College Preparation Program. Her courses support secondary school students’ academic and personal development to successfully undertake university studies overseas or in the United Arab Emirates. Tina worked in Business Management for more than 28 years and is CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) certified. She has taught English to kindergarten children at Ras Al Khaimah Academy and conversational and business English to Emiratis at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. She has also taught the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) at schools in remote areas. Tina is grateful for the opportunity to impact local children and help in their personal and academic development.

  tina@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae
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  Training and Support Officer

  John Kennedy

  John is the Al Qasimi Foundation’s Training and Support Officer, serving as a part-time instructor with the Hands-on-Learning Program. Through this initiative, he draws on his experience in the automobile, construction, electronics, and information technology industries to equip secondary school students with vocational and life skills. John challenges his students to work effectively in group settings while gaining abilities that will contribute to their academic and professional success. With 28 years of management experience in international business, John also continues to grow his own car detailing and specialized pain repair business in the Ras Al Khaimah community. He joined the Foundation because he enjoys working with students that require that a little extra support during their schooling. John is passionate about developing social and community support programs that benefit young adults in Ras Al Khaimah.

  j.kennedy@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae